N1

meaning and readings

This page brings together the meaning, readings, radical or component hints, formula, and short story for one kanji so you can move straight into review.

Kanji

N1
Meaning
hit, attack, apply force
Onyomi
ゲキ
Kunyomi
う(つ)
Formula
撃 = 車 + 殳 + 手。

Story

撃 is analyzed as a combination of 車 (cart, car), 殳 (hit, swing), 手 (hand) and denotes hit, attack, apply force.

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This kanji belongs to JLPT N1.

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